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Delhi pollution News
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Delhi achieved its cleanest July air in a decade. While heavy monsoon rains are credited, debate continues between the Environment Minister and experts on the role of government initiatives.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday hoped the Supreme Court would take note of her government's plea to allow all fit and non-polluting vehicles to ply in the city without an age cap, a rule that is followed in the rest of the country.
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The Minister for Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Sirsa, also announced that a team would be formed to identify the vehicles and bar their entry and exit into the city.
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Stage IV measures were initially invoked after the directions issued by the Supreme Court when AQI levels breached the 400 mark on December 16. The measures were aimed at curbing severe pollution levels and included restrictions on industrial activities, construction, and the entry of non-essential trucks into Delhi.
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NCR's pollution levels can pose a severe threat to a person's health. As the capital and its surroundings choke, an expert shares his insights on how to minimise the disastrous impact of air pollution.
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Delhi HC was hearing a plea filed by the Purvanchal Nav Nirman Sansthan, seeking permission to perform Chhath Puja on the banks of the Yamuna River
The court highlighted that nearly 1,000 alternative locations had been designated for the puja, with adequate arrangements made for the celebration
The court observed that the ban was imposed due to the high pollution levels in Yamuna River, warning that people could fall ill from bathing in such toxic water
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Amid the worsening air quality in the national capital, many parts of Delhi recorded AQI over 350, raising health concerns among residents.
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Meanwhile, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders reported on Monday that 108 incidents of stubble burning were recorded in Punjab, scroll down for more details on AQI levels across the city.
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This deterioration in air quality led to prompting enforcement of Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the national capital.
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